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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 8: Project-based Learning and Cornerstone Courses

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyle G. Gipson, James Madison University; Justin J Henriques; Sancho Sequeira

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external accrediting body for applied science, computing, engineering, andengineering technology education, have established eight general criteria forbaccalaureate level programs. Student outcomes are one of the eight general criteria.Specific course outcomes and the relation to the Madison Engineering Department Page 26.509.4Mission, Course Goals and ABET criteria are displayed Table 1.Table 1. ENGR 101 course outcomes      Project-based Learning    The majority of the course is built with project-based learning strategies. These strategiesare designed to

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FPD 3: Research on First-year Programs and Students, Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana Quinn, University of South Australia; Elizabeth J. Smith, University of South Australia; Syed Mahfuzul Aziz, University of South Australia

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Australia (UniSA) and, since 2007, the inaugural academic director of UniSA’s common first year engineering program. In this capacity he leads the first year teaching and learning team, which involves staff from five schools across the Division of IT, Engineering and the Environment, staff from the Learning and Teaching Unit and the Library. He oversees initiatives to provide active forms of orienta- tion, to identify and support students at risk, and to continuously evaluate and improve student experience. In the last ten years Mahfuz has developed and refined innovative project-based learning strategies and assessment schemes to assist diverse students with their learning. Engaging students in lectures, tutorials and

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FPD 7: Beyond Course Content

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan F Freeman, Northeastern University; Beverly Kris Jaeger, Northeastern University; Richard Whalen, Northeastern University

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each yeartypically have about 25 separate sections of approximately 30 students each. The first coursefocuses on learning the principles of engineering and design; this is accomplished through activelearning in areas such as needs assessment and problem formulation, abstraction and synthesis,analysis, and implementation, along with report writing and presentations in relation to projectsthat students produce in teams. There is a strong emphasis on applying technical knowledge anddeveloping problem-solving and decision-making skills. The second course concentrates ondeveloping algorithmic thinking skills and the solutions to real-life problems using software toolssuch as Mathworks’ MATLAB and the C++ programming language. Here, problems are

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First-Year Programs: Assessment in the First Year

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Nisha Abraham, University of Texas at Austin; Nina Kamath Telang, University of Texas at Austin

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the area of circuits and devices, computing, and logic design. Dr. Telang works closely with success programs for freshman engineering students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020Work-in-Progress: Implementation of Mock Exam Structure for Introductory Engineering CourseAbstractThis work in progress paper analyzes the impact of collaborative mock exam reviewparticipation on academic performance in an introductory computing course. In fall 2019, 65%of students enrolled in the course attended two or more of the three total exam reviews offered,and showed an increase in overall course grade GPA with weak statistical significance. Whencomparing course performance using

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FPD2 -- Highlighting First-Year Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Burton, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

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confident.ConclusionLarge first year engineering classes are a way of life at RMIT University and hopefully arehere to stay, because if not, the viability of programs is under threat. Meeting the challengespresented by such large classes is therefore an ongoing reality. Qualitative survey dataindicates that the seven elements above are critical factors in responding successfully to thischallenge, but the practical focus and nature of programs and the availability of quasiinteractive videos continue to emerge as the most influential and critical success factors.References1. Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence “Large Classes versus Small: Does It Make a Difference?”2. Islam R. “Reflections on Large Class Teaching “– Charles Sturt University.3. Light, P

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FPD10 -- Pre-Engineering and Bridge Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Blair Rowley, Wright State University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Wright State University; Cory Miller, Wright State University; Thomas L. Bazzoli, Wright State University

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AC 2007-1862: FRESHMAN ENGINEERING STUDENT RESPONSES TO APRE-COLLEGE PERCEPTION SURVEYBlair Rowley, Wright State University BLAIR A. ROWLEY is a Professor of Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering and Director of the Freshman Engineering and Computer Science Program. He holds the Ph.D. from the University of Missouri, Columbia and is a PE. He has been in academia since 1970. Among his many activities he served as the Chair of the ASEE/BMD 1987-1988 and is a reviewer for NSF. His research focuses on rehabilitation engineering and teaching.Kumar Yelamarthi, Wright State University KUMAR YELAMARTHI is currently a Ph.D. student, and holds a Masters in Electrical Engineering

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First-year Programs: Computation in the First Year

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Michael Zabinski, Fairfield University; Isaac Macwan, Fairfield University

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solvingengineering problems. Students therefore often do not reinforce their programming skills and losea potentially valuable tool. Furthermore, incoming first-year students lack math and engineeringproblem solving skills [1]. This presents a challenge in teaching programming. It is thereforeimportant that the programming projects consist of problems that the students can relate to andidentify with. Also, the required math and engineering principles need to be presented in anelementary and clear way. This requires starting out with elementary problems and subsequentlyincreasing their complexity. MATLAB has enough programming constructs to introduceprogramming in an introductory course and also features a host of advanced application-specificfunctions. It

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FPD4 - Teaching Methods for First Year Students

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Brophy, Purdue University

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study on instructional design with technological learningenvironments blended with classroom experiences.BackgroundThe First Year Engineering (FYE) course on Engineering Problem Solving and Computer Toolsis mandatory for all incoming engineering students (approximately 1700 students a year). Thecourse is designed to provide critical knowledge and skills students will need during theirprogram of study at the university. Such knowledge includes systematic problem solvingstrategies (e.g. problems in design, troubleshooting and analysis), teaming, graphical andmathematical modeling and reasoning with data. Another content specific component of thecourse is to develop learners’ programming skills; MATLAB is the most widely used languageby

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First-year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fahmida Masoom, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Abulkhair Masoom, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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before coming to University of Wisconsin-Platteville. His research interests are in the areas of thermo-mechanical design and engineering education. Page 22.533.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Effect of Math Competency on Success in Engineering Science CoursesAbstractA few decades ago, only students with a strong math and science background would seriouslyconsider pursuing a career in engineering. Today, with the exception of highly selective colleges– it is common among many engineering programs around the nation to admit

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Potpourri of First-Year Issues

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford

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AC 2010-313: INTEGRATING SERVICE-LEARNING IN THE FIRST-YEARINTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING COURSEFarid Farahmand, Sonoma State UniversitySaeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford Page 15.771.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Integrating Service-Learning in the First-Year Introduction to Engineering Course1. IntroductionIn the past several years community-based and service-learning curricula have receivedsignificant attentions. Through such programs, teams of students will engage in solvingreal-world problems benefiting their community. These programs provide uniqueopportunities for students to collaborate with diverse groups of community

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First-Year Programs: Paying More Attention to Retention

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Schar, Stanford University; Sophia Lerner Pink, Stanford University; Kayla Powers, Stanford University; Adrian Piedra, Stanford University; Shivani Alexandra Torres, Stanford University; Kai Jun Chew, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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participation in engineering education. He is a Research Scientist and Lecturer in the School of Engineering at Stanford University and teaches the course ME310x Product Management and ME305 Statistics for Design Researchers. Mark has extensive background in consumer products management, having managed more than 50 con- sumer driven businesses over a 25-year career with The Procter & Gamble Company. In 2005, he joined Intuit, Inc. as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer and initiated a number of consumer package goods marketing best practices, introduced the use of competitive response modeling and ”on- the-fly” A|B testing program to qualify software improvements. Mark is the Co-Founder and Managing

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4B: Assessing Student Motivation and Student Success

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne Dudek Ronan P.E., New York University; Jack Bringardner, New York University

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at The Cooper Union and Assistant Professor at San Jose State University. She has won several teaching awards for her passion for undergraduate and graduate education.Dr. Jack Bringardner, New York University Jack Bringardner is an Assistant Professor in the First-Year Engineering Program at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He studied civil engineering and received his B.S. from the Ohio State University and his M.S and Ph.D. at the University of Texas at Austin. His primary focus is developing curriculum and pedagogical techniques for engineering education, particularly in the Introduction to Engineering and Design course at NYU. He has a background in Transportation Engineering and is affiliated with the NYU

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First-Year Programs: Focusing on Student Success

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teresa Lee Tinnell, University of Louisville; Campbell R. Bego, University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville

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. Ohland, S. D. Sheppard, G. Lichtenstein, O. Eris, D. Chachra, and R. A. Layton, “Persistence, engagement, and migration in engineering programs,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 97, no. 3, pp. 259–278, 2008.[30] S.-M. R. Ting and R. Man, “Predicting academic success of first-year engineering students from standardized test scores and psychosocial variables,” Int. J. Eng. Educ., vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 75–80, 2001.[31] Y.-Y. Liu, K. E. Snyder, and P. A. Ralston, “Changes in Motivational Beliefs Among First-year Engineering Students: Relations to Academic Achievement and Retention Status,” in Proceedings of the 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2015, pp. 1–11.[32] J. L. Hieb, K. B. Lyle, P. A. S. Ralston, and J. Chariker

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First-Year Programs: Major Choice

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Brian J. Smith, University of Notre Dame; Elizabeth Kerr, University of Notre Dame

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Paper ID #28388PARAMETERIZING MAJOR DISCERNMENT FOR FIRST AND SECOND-YEAR ENGINEERINGSTUDENTSBrian J Smith, University of Notre Dame Brian J. Smith, Ph.D., P.E., is an associate teaching professor in the Department of Civil and Environmen- tal Engineering and Earth Sciences (CEEES) at the University of Notre Dame. He is also a concurrent associate teaching professor in the School of Architecture (SoA) at Notre Dame. Dr. Smith teaches structural design courses within CEEES and SoA, as well as introductory engineering courses through the common First-Year Engineering (FYE) program at Notre Dame. He was a recipient of the

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First-Year Programs: Virtual Instruction in the First Year III

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Rui Li, New York University; Jack Bringardner, New York University

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, and hy-flex classroom teaching.Dr. Jack Bringardner, New York University Jack Bringardner is the Assistant Dean for Academic and Curricular Affairs at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He is also an Assistant Professor in the General Engineering Department and Civil Engineer- ing Department where he teaches the First-Year Engineering Program course Introduction to Engineering and Design. He is the Director of Vertically Integrated Projects at NYU. His Vertically Integrated Projects course is on Smart Cities Technology with a focus on transportation. His primary focus is developing curriculum, mentoring students, and engineering education research, particularly for project-based cur- riculum, first-year

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First-year Programs Division: Online Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Emery Mertz, Arizona State University; Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Amy Trowbridge, Arizona State University; Alicia Baumann, Arizona State University

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currently holds the title of Senior Lecturer and focuses on designing the curriculum and teaching in the freshman engineering program. She is also involved in the NAE Grand Challenge Scholars Program, the ASU ProMod project, the Engineering Projects in Community Service program, the Engineering Futures program, and the Global Freshman Academy. Dr. Zhu also designs and teaches courses in mechanical engineering at ASU, including Mechanics of Materials, Mechanical Design, Mechanism Analysis and Design, Finite Element Analysis, etc. She was part of a team that designed a largely team and activ- ity based online Introduction to Engineering course, as well as a team that developed a unique MOOC introduction to engineering

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Anika Coolbaugh Pirkey, West Virginia University; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University

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, West Virginia University Lizzie Y. Santiago, Ph.D., is a Teaching Associate Professor for the Freshman Engineering Program in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. She holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering and has postdoctoral training in neural tissue engineering and molecular neurosciences. She teaches freshman engineering courses and supports the outreach and recruiting activities of the college. Her research interests include neural tissue engineering, stem cell research, absorption of air pollutants in human upper airways, attrition and university retention, increasing student awareness and interest in research and engineering, STEM education, and recruitment and retention of

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FPD7 - Global Warming & Sustainability for First-Year Students

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blair Rowley, Wright State University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Central Michigan University; Thomas Bazzoli, Wright State University

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AC 2008-2301: INTEGRATING GLOBAL WARMING INTO A FRESHMANENGINEERING INTRODUCTORY COURSEBlair Rowley, Wright State University BLAIR A. ROWLEY, Ph.D., P.E. is a Professor of Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, a Professor of Geriatrics in the Boonshoft School of Medicine, and Director of the Freshman Engineering and Computer Science Program. He holds the Ph.D. from the University of Missouri, Columbia and is a PE. He has been in academia since 1970. Among his many activities he served as the Chair of the ASEE/BMD 1987-1988 and is a reviewer for NSF. His research focuses on rehabilitation engineering and teaching.Kumar

Conference Session

Learning as a Community

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Meyer, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Patrick Gee, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Laura Masterson, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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AC 2009-1256: INTEGRATED LEARNING IN FRESHMAN ENGINEERING: THETHEMED LEARNING COMMUNITYJanet Meyer, Indiana University-Purdue University, IndianapolisPatrick Gee, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Patrick Gee, MSME, is a Lecturer in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI. He is also director of the Minority Engineering Advancement Program (MEAP). Patrick has both a B.S. and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.Laura Masterson, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Laura Masterson is a joint advisor in the School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI and University College at IUPUI. She has a B.S. degree from the University of Notre Dame and a Masters

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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 16: That Important Decision - Which Engineering Major?

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Jason Howison, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

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Paper ID #12190Assessing and Developing a First Year Introduction to Mechanical Engineer-ing CourseDr. Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel Robert Rabb is an associate professor and the Mechanical Engineering Program Director at The Citadel. He previously taught mechanical engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Military Academy and his M.S.E. and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. His research and teaching interests are in mechatronics, regenerative power, and multidisciplinary engineering.Jason

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First-Year Programs: Design in the First Year

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Michael Zabinski, Fairfield University; Ryan Munden, Fairfield University

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preparing technical reports and PowerPoint andposter oral presentations. On the last day of the program, students presented their group projects.We report on a 9-year exercise conducted using the WOW project including detailed studentfeedback from the most recent year. 1. IntroductionEngineering design is defined as the communication of a set of rational decisions obtained withcreative problem solving for achieving certain stated objectives within prescribed constraints [1].The role of design in an engineering curriculum is a key factor contributing to its success [1]. 1Engineering design projects provide students with a broad view related to the material presentedin lectures. Through project-based

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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 5: Using Video, Games, and More in the First Year

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Warren Bucks, University of Cincinnati; Kathleen A. Ossman, University of Cincinnati

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classes ranging introductory programming and first-year engineering design courses to introductory and advanced courses in electronic circuits. He is a member of ASEE, IEEE, and ACM.Dr. Kathleen A. Ossman, University of Cincinnati Dr. Kathleen A. Ossman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Cincinnati. She teaches primarily freshmen with a focus on programming and problem solving. Dr. Ossman is interested in active learning, flipped classrooms, and other strategies that help students become self-directed learners. Page 26.1698.1

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The Best of First-year Programs Division

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Chao Wang, Arizona State University

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entrepreneurial mindset. In addition,technical knowledge such as computer-aided design including 3D printing and programming amicrocontroller is introduced to help students with their two multidisciplinary design projects,i.e., a well-defined project during the first half of the semester and an open-ended project duringthe second half. The course is a required course for students majoring in aerospace engineering,chemical engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. Occasionally there arestudents from other majors such as computer science and materials science. Students work inmultidisciplinary teams in both lecture and lab throughout the semester.The open-ended design project starts around week 6 of the semester. The project schedule

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Aerospace Division Technical Session: Sustainability and the Workspace

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seongjun Ha, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Gita Andhika Swastanto, Purdue Polytechnic Graduate Programs; Tracy Yother, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Mary Johnson, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

issues.Problem StatementThe aim of this study is to examine the curriculum in a current engineering technology (ET)program as it relates to engine wash technologies and associated sustainability impacts. Aconnection to ABET EAC and ETAC criteria are identified.Sustainability in the Aviation IndustryThe term sustainability was very well related to the ecological concept, but now it has developedinto many aspects in society and its definition is getting more complex and comprehensive [5].The United Nations (UN) has set the 2030 agenda for sustainability future in all aspects whichconsists of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets. This SDGs covers 5main groups; people, prosperity, planet, peace and partnership [6]. Sustainable air

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: First-Year Experiences

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Miriam Howland Cummings, University of Colorado Denver; Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado Denver; Gregory Edward Simon, University of Colorado Denver; William Taylor Schupbach, University of Colorado Denver; Michael S. Jacobson, University of Colorado Denver; Tom Altman, University of Colorado Denver; Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado Denver

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Paper ID #33192Comparing Student Outcomes From Four Iterations of an EngineeringLearning CommunityMiriam Howland Cummings, University of Colorado Denver Miriam Howland Cummings is a PhD candidate in the Education Research Methods program at the Uni- versity of Colorado Denver. Her work focuses on applying a wide variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods to education contexts, including both K-12 education and higher education.Dr. Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado Denver Dr. Maryam Darbeheshti is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado, Denver. She is the PI of a

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5A: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Fraley, Michigan Technological University; Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Amy J. Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University

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the researchers investigated how the effect of math level forengineering students impacted their graduation rate. The results showed that the better studentsperformed in Calc I, the higher their graduation rate was with a degree in engineering.6 At theUniversity of Kwazulu-Natal, it was found that math performance was a better predictor of theacademic success than other first-year courses (accounting, economics and managementcourses). The study found that increasing math scores and performance, resulted in an increase of16% in the overall successful completion of first-year courses.7Several studies related to student confidence and self-efficacy have been completed at MichiganTech. The university has a common first-year engineering program

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FPD VI: Presenting "All the Best" of the First-year Programs Division

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christa R. James-Byrnes, University of Wisconsin, Barron County; Mark H. Holdhusen, University of Wisconsin, Marathon County

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AC 2012-3124: ONLINE DELIVERY OF A PROJECT-BASED INTRODUC-TORY ENGINEERING COURSEDr. Christa R. James-Byrnes, University of Wisconsin, Barron County Christa James-Byrnes is an Associate Professor of engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Colleges. James-Byrnes is the Department Chair for the Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, and Astronomy Department for the UW, Colleges. James-Byrnes has worked in the road construction industry, taught at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich., in the Construction Management program, and has been with the UW, Colleges, for 12 years. She obtained her Ph.D. from Purdue University, her master’s from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and her bachelor’s from the

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division: Design

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dani Fadda, University of Texas, Dallas; Oziel Rios, University of Texas, Dallas

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Paper ID #21774Introduction to Heat Transfer in a First-year Mechanical Engineering CourseDr. Dani Fadda, University of Texas, Dallas Dr. Fadda is Clinical Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. His background includes two decades of professional engineering practice in the energy industry where he has held numerous positions. Dr. Fadda has worked in product research and developed patented products for chemical, petrochemical, and nuclear applications. He is involved with professional organizations and was named the 2016 ASME North Texas Engineer of the Year.Dr. Oziel Rios, University of Texas, Dallas Dr

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FPD 3: Research on First-Year Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; Tyler J Hertenstein, Ohio Northern University; Graham Talmadge Fennell, Ohio Northern University; Elizabeth Marie Spingola, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; David Reeping, Ohio Northern University

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‘ethics’ appearance incourse syllabi is somewhat surprising.The difference in a single ‘communication’ block vs. a block where technical writing isseparated may not be significant. Investigation and discussion on the individual elements oftechnical communication remain.Orientation:Analysis of syllabi seemed to indicate that a selection of disciplines was more related toorientation to the engineering program in general. The discussion seemed to go in two distinctdirections: orientation to the university’s engineering program and to the profession. Thedifficulty in determining the intended meaning of objectives from course syllabi means that this

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First-Year Programs: Monday 5-Minute Work-in-Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teresa Lee Tinnell, University of Louisville; Jaqi C. McNeil, University of Louisville

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Paper ID #18049Work in progress: First-Year Students’ Definitions of Engineering PracticeMrs. Teresa Lee Tinnell, University of Louisville Terri Tinnell is a Curriculum and Instruction PhD student and Graduate Research Assistant for the Speed School of Engineering and College of Education and Human Development at the University of Louisville. She received a Bachelors in Mathematics and Physics and Masters in Teaching STEM education from the University of Louisville. She is a prior Project Lead the Way Master Teacher and Secondary Educa- tion Engineering Instructor, leading the creation of two engineering programs for